It’s a race against time in the Philippines as officials rush to contain what could be the worst oil spill in the country's history. The US has reported a growth rate of 2.8% so is it enough to signal the end of fears about a recession? Roger Hearing speaks to Bonnie Wilson, Associate Professor, Department of Economics at Saint Louis University. Also find out why Donald Trump takes centre stage at this years Bitcoin conference. We find out why Mr Trump wasn’t always the staunch crypto supporter he is today. And, why has a cartoon sequel about emotions become the highest-grossing animated film ..read more

Joe Biden spoke from the White House in his first public address since quitting the presidential race. He said it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation.” We get the latest reaction from Republicans and Democrats. Plus, what could it mean for the contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris? And, we're live in Taiwan as it suffers its worst typhoon in eight years ..read more

Kamala Harris attempts to use people power to try and defeat Donald Trump in the US Presidential Election in October 2024. Presenter Devina Gupta gets reaction to her securing over $100 million dollars in campaign funds so far. India’s new coalition government unveils its first budget. There are plans to grow the economy by creating new jobs and attracting more investment from abroad. We hear from an internet service provider in Bangladesh who is trying to keep services going following huge protests over job quotas in the country ..read more

Donors offer support to Kamala Harris as she sets out her economic vision if she became President. Presenter Devina Gupta hears from a former campaign manager for Kamala Harris to get a sense of what she stands for. India’s new coalition government unveils its first budget. We assess how it will play out amongst different groups across the country. Hundreds of residents of the Balearic island of Mallorca have taken to the streets. They are protesting about the impact of high visitor numbers. They say this is making it hard for local people buy to buy property ..read more

This Friday was one of the least easiest for many people across the globe. A raft of global institutions - including hospitals, major banks, media outlets and airlines - have reported a mass IT outage, affecting their ability to offer services. Delays are still ongoing at many of the major world airports after thousands of flights were cancelled. Devina Gupta finds out how can anyone be prepared for anything like this? And who is going to pay for this IT disaster ..read more

In the US city of Milwaukee, the 2024 Republican National Convention is reaching its culmination. One of the key issues Donald Trump is expected to focus on in his speech is the US economy, pushing further his claims that Joe Biden has mismanaged the cost of living crisis in America. We hear from the former Trump voter. The crisis in Bangladesh - days of violent protests over job quotas have been followed by an internet blackout. And Nigeria's president agrees to more than double the minimum wage there ..read more

President Biden tests positve for covid as Senior Democratic congressman Adam Schiff adds his voice to calls from within the party asking him to to leave the presidential race. Presenter Roger Hearing discusses Donald Trump's comments on funding the defence of Taiwan - and tech stocks tumble over fears about the security of the global microchip supply. Plus the UK government commits to renationalising the railways - is this a sign of a change in the western mantra that state ownership of business doesn't work ..read more

Elon Musk's decision to relocate SpaceX from California because of a new law which bans schools from requiring staff to disclose information about a child's gender identity In Bangladesh, the government has shut down all schools and colleges indefinitely, and police have stormed the opposition party's headquarters following the deaths of six individuals in student protests. Joe Biden has urged a ban on the assault rifle model used in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Mr Trump has resumed his campaign after a two-day pause. Presenter: Rahul Tandon ..read more

Presenter Rahul Tandon discusses the announcement of Iowa Senator JD Vance as Donald Trump’s pick to be his running mate in November’s Presidential election. Rahul speaks to the Democratic Mayor of Milwaukee, the city that is hosting the Republican Party's National Convention. And the long delayed Third Plenum of the Chinese Communist Party is taking place in Beijing ..read more

Presenter Rahul Tandon discusses President Biden's attempts to carry on and fight in the 2024 Presidential race despite recent gaffes. He faces fresh calls from within the Democratic party to step aside in favour of another candidate. Pakistan has reached a deal with the International Monetary Fund for a seven billion dollar bailout. In return, Pakistan's government has promised to implement reforms and step up efforts to collect more tax. We find out what impact this will have on the country's economy . Automatic vending machines selling bullets will appear in grocery stores in the United Sta ..read more